Willow City, North Dakota facts for kids
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Willow City, North Dakota
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Willow City
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Location of Willow City, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 149 |
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(2022)
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150 |
| • Density | 318.38/sq mi (122.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58384
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-86380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036336 |
Willow City is a small city located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 149 people, according to the 2020 census. Even though it's small, Willow City has its own interesting history and unique features.
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Discovering Willow City's Past
Willow City started to grow in 1886. This was when the Great Northern Railway built train tracks right through the area. These tracks were on their way to another town called Bottineau.
The community held its very first election in 1890. This was an important step for the people living there. Later, in 1906, Willow City officially became an incorporated city. This means it got its own local government.
Where is Willow City?
Willow City is located in North Dakota. It covers a total area of about 1.21 square kilometers (0.47 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Willow City?
The number of people living in Willow City has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 476 | — | |
| 1910 | 623 | 30.9% | |
| 1920 | 559 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 577 | 3.2% | |
| 1940 | 524 | −9.2% | |
| 1950 | 595 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 494 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 403 | −18.4% | |
| 1980 | 329 | −18.4% | |
| 1990 | 281 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 221 | −21.4% | |
| 2010 | 163 | −26.2% | |
| 2020 | 149 | −8.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 150 | −8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Looking at the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, there were 163 people living in Willow City. These people lived in 84 households, and 47 of these were families.
Most of the people in Willow City were White (95.1%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (2.5%), or from two or more races (1.8%). About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Willow City in 2010 was 51.2 years old.
- 16% of residents were under 18.
- 6.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 17.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 34.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 26.4% were 65 years or older.
More males lived in Willow City than females in 2010, with 54.0% male and 46.0% female.
Willow City's Climate and Weather
Willow City has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes quite humid.
- Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
This climate is often called "Dfb" on special climate maps.
| Climate data for Willow City, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
63 (17) |
83 (28) |
97 (36) |
107 (42) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
93 (34) |
75 (24) |
65 (18) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 15.1 (−9.4) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
33.1 (0.6) |
51.8 (11.0) |
65.7 (18.7) |
74.5 (23.6) |
80.0 (26.7) |
80.1 (26.7) |
70.1 (21.2) |
53.6 (12.0) |
34.9 (1.6) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
50.0 (10.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 4.7 (−15.2) |
8.9 (−12.8) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
38.7 (3.7) |
51.5 (10.8) |
61.7 (16.5) |
66.7 (19.3) |
65.2 (18.4) |
55.2 (12.9) |
40.9 (4.9) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
11.2 (−11.6) |
37.6 (3.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −5.6 (−20.9) |
−2.1 (−18.9) |
11.2 (−11.6) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
37.4 (3.0) |
48.9 (9.4) |
53.3 (11.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
40.3 (4.6) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
14.3 (−9.8) |
1.5 (−16.9) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −54 (−48) |
−54 (−48) |
−45 (−43) |
−22 (−30) |
10 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
26 (−3) |
−14 (−26) |
−13 (−25) |
−33 (−36) |
−44 (−42) |
−54 (−48) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.46 (12) |
0.50 (13) |
0.77 (20) |
1.11 (28) |
2.61 (66) |
3.82 (97) |
2.81 (71) |
2.43 (62) |
1.69 (43) |
1.32 (34) |
0.79 (20) |
0.64 (16) |
18.95 (481) |
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People from Willow City
Even small towns can be home to important people! Here are a couple of notable individuals who have connections to Willow City:
- Dick Anderson - He was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the state of North Dakota.
- Donn J. Robertson - He was a general in the United States Marine Corps. Generals are high-ranking leaders in the military.
Images for kids
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Community Hall
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Norwegian Lutheran Church, undated
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See also
In Spanish: Willow City (Dakota del Norte) para niños
